• Source: Harith ibn Murrah al-Abdi

Harith ibn Murrah al-Abdi, was from the Rabeeah branch of the Abdul Qais tribe, and is known for his service as the Qadhi (chief justice) of Sindh during the caliphate of Uthman bin Affan, al-Abdi was also a notable military leader. He led campaigns into Balochistan with a contingent of 1,000 warriors and was involved in significant military operations against Sindhi bandits. He was killed while investigating murders at the behest of Ali ibn Abi Talib.




Early life and background


al-Abdi belonged to the Rabeeah branch of the Abdul Qais tribe. His tribe was prominent in the early Islamic community, contributing many members to the Islamic cause.




Career






= as Qadhi of Sindh

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During the caliphate of Uthman bin Affan, Harith ibn Murrah al-Abdi served as the Qadhi (chief justice) of the Sindh region.




= Military campaigns and contributions

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al-Abdi was instrumental in expanding the influence of Islam into the far southeastern provinces. He, along with his 1,000 warriors, advanced into the territory of Balochistan, furthering the reach of the Islamic state. Alongside Sayfi ibn Fil 'al-Shaybani, another officer of Ali's army, Harith ibn Murrah al-Abdi attacked Sindhi bandits.




= Conquest of Kaikan

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The historians note the first raid Al-Baladhuri, Ibn Sa'd and Khalifah ibn Khayyat to have taken place in 658 CE. Kaikan was known as al-Qiqan to them and was located near Quetta. Where al-Abdi and Sayfi ibn Fil al-Shaybani had participated in this first raid.




= as an investigator

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al-Abdi was also entrusted with investigating significant matters of the state. For instance, during Ali ibn Abi Talib reign, he sent him to investigate the murders of individuals such as Khabbab ibn al-Aratt and his pregnant bondmaid. Where there, during these investigations, al-Abdi was killed.




See also


Abdallah ibn Sawwar al-Abdi




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Sind (provinsi khalifah)
• Ali bin Abi Thalib
• Aminah binti Wahb
• Harith ibn Murrah al-Abdi
• Abdallah ibn Sawwar al-Abdi
• Muhammad ibn al-Qasim
• Arab conquest of Kaikan
• Ali al-Sajjad
• Al-Shafi'i
• Al-Ghazali
• Malik ibn Anas
• Muhammad al-Baqir
• Al-Kindi